My Location Route Start Hide Route Show Route Auto Pan Map Stop Auto Pan Route Start Hide Route Show Route Auto Pan Map Stop Auto Pan No scaffold, no ladder, no helmet. This picture of Goonhavern Halt kindly provided by Derek Brooks, Recorder of the Goonhavern & District Old Cornwall Society. It is September 1962 - the line has just months to live as a class 22 approaches with a Newquay bound service. Copyright, A study of St Agnes station by Mike Roach October 1971. 23rd August 1964. Whilst the metals of the loop and main line are well polished it doesn't look as if the Treamble branch off to the right has seen much use. Walk uphill from the beach and turn right at the Driftwood Spars Pub and continue into St Agnes keep going uphill following signs for the Beacon until you cant get any higher. 4th February 1973 (Passengers exited the platform at the north end then to follow a sloping path to join the public road. Was Cyril on this one, one wonders. Roy Hart has mentioned certain 'constructional difficulties' on the section near Goonhavern. This is Church Hill on the A3075 road. Much of the Saints Trail project was scrapped in February 2022 due to funding problems, with only one section between St Agnes and Threemilestone remaining in its original form. 29th October 1977 Copyright Roger Winnen, Trenance Viaduct from the bowling green at Trenance Newquay. Although preparatory work was done before hand, removing the overburden of the embankment , the actual demolition took place on a Sunday and this vital artery - the A30 was closed for the day. Built at Kilmarnock. The train is headed by a 45 or 55 class loco and is making its way from Goonhavern towards Perranporth which will be the next stop on route to Chacewater and probably Truro. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. At the end of the beach take the footpath up the cliff and follow the path around the headlands until you reach Holywell Bay. Copyright Keith Jenkin, Tolcarn Junction from a Chacewater train bearing right. The Railway The Great Western Railway arrived in Perranporth in 1903 with a branch line service via Chacewater to Truro. Typically five services run weekly . A relatively recent picture of the only remaining bridge at Goonhavern. During the summer holidays, the boats and putting are open in the lake garden for the public. Detail of markings on Perranwell viaduct. Courtesy David Higgins. The route meanders through the village via the pub and church then descends Metha Road to the Lappa Valley. Copyright The Late Patrick English collection, Perranporth signalbox during the demolition works, these are emphasised by the sad remains of a rail over road bridge lying in the foreground. The Charity (in its present form since 1937) has lands which extend from the Railway Walk along the former embankment in Perrancoombe and run alongside the stream from the Bowling Green, Boating Lake, Clock Garden, Prom Garden and sea front car park to the Promenade. Copyright Roger Winnen. The four Saints Trail routes will see around 30km of multi-use trails built across central Cornwall between Perranporth and Newquay, St Agnes and Truro . The approach to Wheal Liberty viaduct maintenance work. Copyright Keith Jenkin. The app will direct you to the start of the walk via satnav. The signalbox nameboards have thankfully survived. Just above the safety barrier on the right hand girder can be seen a slight dip in the horizon - this is where a cutting took the line through the hill towards Mount Hawke.. A class 22 63XX diesel replaced steam for the last few months of the lines existence. Road access to the goods yard and shed was through the rail over road bridge at this end of the station. The infilling of the cutting at Bridge Road, Goonhavern in 1980 Courtesy Mr David Pearce. The walk route is described with detailed, regularly-updated, hand-written directions. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Picture taken in the old Swindon Museum 29th October 1977, Another interesting Cornwall Minerals Railway token from a display case at the old Swindon Railway Museum. Copyright Roger Winnen, Perranporth Beach Halt - the nearby road bridge between the halt and the station displays this plaque giving its installation as a replacement date. This path may be rough. Following close to the route of the former Perranporth to Chacewater railway branch line, the 2.6-mile (4.2km) trail crosses land that was previously inaccessible or closed to the public. Copyright Laurence Hansford. The mine engine house in the background is that of New Chiventon lead mine. What would the H & S E think of this these days? Derek Brooks Collection. 23rd August 1964. Shunter Number 3 was it 'glorious name'. 4th February 2017 Copyright Keith Jenkin, The 00-gauge model of St Agnes Station in the 1950s, built by Mike Hockley of Falmouth. A super view as a 57XX tank hauls a service bound for Newquay over Wheal Liberty viaduct, , next stop Mithian. Follow the road into Bolingey and turn left after the railway bridge and follow the road back to Perranporth. Go straight forward to find a route to the beach return via the beach, or over the cliffs at Penhale at ow tide. It's the winter of 1963 and the Chacewater - Newquay line has little time left, A few passengers wait for the Chacewater and Truro bound train. Tolcarn/e tokens from the collection of David Hibberd. Copyright Mrs Maureen Glanville. Save. A unique picture a real treasure from the past. Cross the road and then bear right and follow the footpath, through a gate and alongside a stone wall, joining up with the South West Coastal path and dropping down into . If this problem persists, please contact us for assistance. Picture (1) TREVEMPER Goods Shed demolished Reported on 10th March 2022 by Dale Chadwick Copyright, Picture (2) TREVEMPER Goods Shed demolished Reported on 10th March 2022 by Dale Chadwick Copyright, Picture (3) TREVEMPER Goods Shed demolished Reported on 10th March 2022 by Dale Chadwick Copyright, Trevemper sidings. This was the first overbridge coming from the Perranporth direction. OK. The signalbox is under attack. Although note a few wagons can be seen being stored. St Agnes - a scrap train approaches from the Perranporth direction. Perrancoombe to the Beach. Courtesy the Alan Harris Collection, 1) St Agnes. This picture courtesy of Mrs Maureen Glanville. It looks as if over 50 years of Cornish weather has removed all the smoke stains. Looking from the west side of the bridge at Blackwater - the village lies beyond the arch. The main road bends right but to straight on following the minor road to Mount. The main beach at Perranporth has lifeguard cover from Easter till the end of October. At ow tide, you can scramble across the rocks to Trevaunance strenuous and challenging. The road on the right hand side goes to Mount Hawke with a cross roads serving the coastal route to Porthtowan to the right. Copyright the Late Patrick English collection, Looking from the Newquay direction now the desolation of the site is there or all to see. Also note a section of bridge rail - probably a fence or notice post. Follow the road until you can turn right at the end of the airfield. Return via the Coastal path or Inland Walk 4. Slates have gone from the roof and a gentleman is making off with some useful looking timber. Photograph from the late Jon Wood Collection Copyright. Eddie Woon, later Rev, was the man in charge, Looking down the Perrancombe valley towards Perranporth. Perranporth Signalbox - from the late Patrick English collection Copyright, After closure to rail traffic coal for domestic use was still delivered to the site for bagging and deliveries. Any old iron - a pile of old chairs. Diesel Loco No 3 owned by Pittrail Ltd Aldridge Staffs Follow the path to the top of the hill and rejoin the main road at the entrance to Penhale Sands. One can just make out 'Blackwater Egg Packing Station'. 23rd August 1964. two and three quarter miles to Chacewater but never again will passengers use this platform for Mount Hawke, Chacewater or Truro. This picture was kindly provided by Derek Brooks, Recorder of the Goonhavern & District Old Cornwall Society. The walk is available in the iWalk Cornwall app for Apple and Android. Following close to the route of the former Perranporth to Chacewater railway branch line, the 2.6-mile (4.2km) trail crosses . From the Goonhavern Old Cornwall Society collection courtesy Derek Brooks Recorder. We're looking towards Perranporth and it would seem that that is where the next service is expected. To install on your phone, search the app store for iwalk cornwall to download the (free) app. Perranporth Subway 4th April 2005 Copyright Trevor Tremethick. 23rd August 1964. Railway Walk. Wheal Liberty Viaduct 1902 From the Alan Harris Collection. Over the Cliffs to Perranporth. The Perranporth trail was originally planned to extend to Newquay. This photograph shows Perranporth Station, with the sand dunes in the background. Wheal Liberty viaduct - early days for the scaffolding erection. Copyright the Late Patrick English collection, A view along the platform Looking in the Newquay direction during demolition work. Perranporth Railway Walk. Copyright, For a journey of less than half a mile, but it was 1st class. Tons & Tons of scaffolding. The Charity (in its present form since 1937) has lands which extend from the 'Railway Walk' along the former embankment in Perrancoombe and run alongside the stream from the Bowling Green, Boating Lake, Clock Garden, Prom Garden and sea front car park to the Promenade. 4th February 1973 Copyright Roger Winnen, 140807c Tho only remains now (7th August 2014) of Perranporth Beach Halt being the lamp standard and the gate. Some mining activity survived until the 1940s, but the eerie site offers views out to lonely Bawden Rocks. The route was due to be completed by March 2021, but obviously this date will be missed by several months due to the pandemic. Copyright Keith Jenkin, The trackbed of the line to Chacewater seen from a Par - Newquay train in the 1970's. 'Posed for posterity' - the construction gang pause for a picture - this 'Gem' from the Derek Brooks Collection 06 Construction work along the Shepherds to Perranporth section of the Chacewater - Newquay line, Courtesy MR & Mrs. Thomas Andrews. Each time there is a new direction to follow, the app will beep to remind you, and will warn you if you go off-route. A view looking down onto the Perranwell Viaduct - the line is climbing from left to right towards Goonhavern. Leave the house by the back gate, turn right and take the footpath up the valley. 14 helpful votes. A lovely shot courtesy of the Goonhavern Old Cornwall Society as a class 45 tank pauses at the station. Picture taken on 30th October 2014 Copyright Peter Bragg, A bit of the scrap rail from the siding awaits collection on the road side, the siding was on the far side of the goods shed at a higher level. From Jim Lewis, Trevemper sidings 16th December 2022. The app will direct you to the start of the walk via satnav. This photograph shows PerranporthRead the full article. The route runs for about 3 miles following the Saints Trail east along the dismantled track. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday . Copyright Laurence Hansford. It is described as the best surviving example of a plen-an-gwary, a medieval amphitheatre used for performing the Ordinalia, or Cornish miracle plays. Get a New England Nestbox or, Hedgehog Haus when you subscribe to BBC Countryfile Magazine. The journey time between Perranporth and Newquay Station is around 31 min and covers a distance of around 9 miles. Here is a view of the south side from the road. The coaching stock depicted on the far side of the island platform would be for a service from Newquay to Chacewater. Note the viaduct has been securely fenced off - what a shame, it could have been incorporated into a cycleway had some forward thinking taken place before the route was sold off piecemeal. Perranporth. The view from the narrow road bridge across the line at the north end of the station. Otherwise and at high tide, cross the bridge and take the path up the other side of the valley past the mine workings, drop down into Trevaunance cove. Walk along the cliffs (keep dogs on leads), pass the airfield and WW2 defences and take the steep path down into Trevellas Porth. The triangular junction here was all in double track. Cross the road and then bear right and follow the footpath, through a gate and alongside a stone wall, joining up with the South West Coastal path and dropping down into the town. Follow a path along the stream, crossing moors and the track bed of the old Perranporth railway, now reclaimed by nature. 12th March 2017 Copyright Ian Harvey. As well as tracking your progress through the written directions, it also includes a map showing where you are at all times and warns you if you go off route. Copyright Keith Jenkin. The late Henry Morgan, looking very smart pictured on the up side of the platform at Perranporth. (Jeff Vinter), Ralph Rawlinson Gazetteer of Disused Lines. With miles of stunning Walks near Perranporth we have listed 5 of the very best Walks Perranporth has to offer. Copyright Valerie Jenkin. Laurence writes :- Anyway, I just happened to be there when the National Championships were being held at St Agnes and I was dragged along by the St Ives team as I was the only person who owned a camera. GWR class 55XX 5562 at Goonhavern Halt en route for Newquay on 1st April 1961 - Copyright Colin Retallick, Probably 5562 running into the Halt at Goonhavern from the Newquay direction with a train for Truro. However, turning the photo over one discovers the legend - second year of World War 2. United Kingdom. We keep the directions continually updated for changes to the paths/landmarks - the price for a walk includes ongoing free updates. A last look at the bridge- the course of the branch to the right, onwards towards Mithian has completely disappeared. A nice colourful addition Perranporth signal box, this picture taken in September 1966 by Doug Nicholls, Copyright. The first part of St Agnes to Threemilestone trail also opened in November. Copyright Mike Roach, Roger Winnen returned to St Agnes eleven years after closure. The back of the booklet makes a lot of sense. Very interesting is that it appears that the signal for entry into the Treamble branch is pulled off. A map showing the three Blackwater Junctions. Return the same way or walk through a Caravan Park and fields before joining the road, turning right and walking back via Mount (check the route on a map). Perranporth (Cornish: Porthperan) is a seaside resort town on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.It is 2.1 miles east of the St Agnes Heritage Coastline, and around 7 miles south-west of Newquay.Perranporth and its 2 miles (3 km) long beach face the Atlantic Ocean. Beyond the bridge the route heads to Newquay. Note the very fine stonework remains of this old bridge. Trewerry and Trerice halt December 1963. This distinguished it from the Par line (always 'the Newquay branch') , but also highlighted the main source of traffic on the line -the resort of Perranporth. Copyright. Copyright. Copyright Keith Jenkin, Prior to road improvements at Rejarrah the main road from Chiverton Cross to Newquay crossed the Treamble branch by means of a substantial bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen, Perranporth Beach Halt 140807e The bridge has gone but the trackbed has been converted into a railway walk. The derelict building had a siding on the opposite side, as covered in our part 1. This is the third bridge, looking from Goonhavern Halt towards Perranporth which was once visible on this straight section of line which passed through a cutting. Copyright Roger Winnen. Courtesy Mr. Colin Retallick. 1st November 2014 Copyright Peter Bragg. This sign from the then long closed Chacewater - Newquay was photographed in the 70's at Hayle Miniature Railway - also long closed. Click or tap on map for more info (blue=laminated). 140807b Roger Winnen, A view no longer possible due to housing development. It's a busy road in August and motorists would soon get steamed up today if they had to wait for a horse-drawn train to cross. The owner of this print is unknown. This picture has been obtained from Facebook although it is now understood to have been from an original photograph by Peter Gray.

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